…as Governors Harp on Regional Integration …ARHOSPS-SWN, DAWN Launche Action Plan For Southwest Region Stakeholders in the South-West region gathered on Thursday in Ibadan to identify and address the region’schallenges, and concluded that the region needs to improve its multi-modal transport system to enhance development, boost regional integration and drive the economy. The stakeholders, comprising of top government officials, retired and serving Heads of Service and Permanent secretaries, among others said it was important the region opens its transport multimodality, adding that this will develop networks and impact positively on the region. The call was made at the launch of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Fidelity Bank Nigeria has emerged as the fastest-growing Nigerian brand as the lender’s value more than tripled, displacing Stanbic IBTC, a new report by Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy revealed. The bank’s emergence highlights the lender’s expanding market influence and strong investor confidence as the financial institution continues to deliver value for its customers amid tough economic conditions. “Fidelity Bank’s brand value growth is underpinned by strong financial performance in 2024, during which the bank reported a 210% increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT), soaring to N385.2 billion,” Brand Finance said in its annual valuation report. “Gross earnings…
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has tracked a staggering 73,962 criminal cases and recovered over ₦10 billion in the past year, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and justice delivery in the state. Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced these significant strides at the ongoing Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, as part of activities commemorating the second year of the second term the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration in the State. Mr. Pedro highlighted the Ministry’s relentless pursuit of justice as a practical…
By Aniekan Ezekiel What happens when legacy meets preparedness? What results from such a combination? Let us not be in a hurry to put forward any answers yet. Instead, let us consider first the opposite situation: When legacy meets unpreparedness. The world abounds in examples of this distressing situation. A dynasty that has built wealth from generation to generation, with its illustrious heirs providing generational leadership, finds itself in a strange phase where an ill-prepared heir takes over the reins and in that same generation, not the next, wipes out the entire family fortune built over several generations. We see…
… Spares Over 200 Allottees From Eviction, Property Loss In a major display of responsive and compassionate leadership, the Lagos State Government has successfully resolved a land dispute that had lingered for over a decade in the Okun-Ajah and Mayegun communities of the state. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa on Monday, the Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, revealed that the dispute, which had threatened the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of residents within State Government schemes, was brought to a peaceful and lawful end through the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.…
Despite being home to adherents of diverse religions, Lagos State continues to stand out, not just as Nigeria’s commercial hub, but also as a beacon of religious harmony and a model for interfaith unity. According to the Commissioner for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, Lagos has built a robust framework for bridging Christianity and Islam by recognising the spiritual needs of both faiths and actively fostering dialogue, inclusion, and mutual celebration. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, the Commissioner emphasised that the Ministry’s core mandate is to enhance harmonious relations among faith-based organisations. This,…
… Offender remanded in Kirikiri till June 26 A joint enforcement team, comprising officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), has arrested Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, a resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, caught in a viral video dumping waste on Alapere link bridge, Ketu. He has been remanded at the Kirikiri Prison by the Environmental and Special Offences Court, sitting at Oshodi, with case adjourned till 26th June 2025. Speaking on the matter, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, expressed deep concern over the…
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has recorded significant breakthroughs in its sustained operations against crime and criminality across the state. In separate intelligence-led operations, police operatives arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while also recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous items. Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the courage and professionalism displayed by the operatives and reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to securing the lives and property of residents. He added that these achievements demonstrate the command’s readiness to confront all forms of criminality and the readiness…
Over 4,500 residents have benefited from a two-day feeding programme organized by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abere and Modakeke communities in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The program, which saw to the distribution of essential food items, was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment and the Esther Adeleke Foundation. Speaking during the distribution event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, represented by the Regional Bank Head, Southwest II, Mrs. Morenike Olabisi emphasized that the Fidelity Food Bank initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community welfare. She noted that since…
Fidelity Bank Plc added N1.63 trillion to its assets base within three months to strengthen its position as one of the seven largest banks in Nigeria, in terms of assets base. Regulatory filings approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed Fidelity Bank as one of the fastest growing and strongest banks in Nigeria across key parameters with the bank’s total assets rising by N1.63 trillion within the first three months of the year. The reports showed that Fidelity Bank’s total assets rose from N8.82 trillion by December 31,…